Is there a poor man among you, one of your brothers, in any town of yours in the land that the Lord your God is giving you? Do not harden your heart or close your hand against that poor brother of yours, but be open-handed with him and lend him enough for his needs.

℣. Lord, you have listened to the prayer of the poor.

℟. You will give ear to them and strengthen their hearts.

Let us pray.

Almighty God,

who revealed to Peter your plan for the salvation of all men,

grant that our work may be acceptable to you

and that, by your grace, it may further your loving purpose of redemption.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Let us praise the Lord.

– Thanks be to God.

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